US Bridges

C-32-5895 over Rawls Creek

Fair

Lexington County, South Carolina · 2 MI NW of Irmo · Structure no. 000000000007589

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-32-5895 over Rawls Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying C-32-5895 over Rawls Creek in Lexington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesC-32-5895
CrossesRawls Creek
Location2 MI NW of Irmo
RouteCounty Highway 5895
Coordinates34.09722, -81.2075
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic96 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C-32-5895 over Rawls Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-32-5895 over Rawls Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does C-32-5895 over Rawls Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is C-32-5895 over Rawls Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns C-32-5895 over Rawls Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.